Elementary school students can return to in-person learning two days a week beginning March 1 rather than one day per week, Harford County Public Schools announced on Wednesday—within the same hour that an estimated 2,000 HCPS employees across the county, including secondary educators, saw their COVID-19 vaccination appointments canceled by the Harford County Health Department […]
Bel Air Protest Draws Hundreds of Supporters, Several Racists
A peaceful protest in downtown Bel Air drew hundreds of participants and shut down Main Street on Wednesday afternoon as protestors kneeled and chanted against racism and police brutality in front of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The otherwise positive event was marred, however, when a family leaving the rally was victimized by a group […]
Investigation into Bel Air Police Chief Moore Referred to Baltimore Co. Police; Bel Air Officers’ Union Calls for Inquiry
An investigation into allegations of domestic violence and child abuse against Bel Air Police Department Chief Charles Moore has been referred to the Baltimore County Police Department due to potential conflicts of interest, while Bel Air’s police union rejected town officials’ comments about the matter and called for an independent investigation. The town announced Wednesday […]
The Towne Crier: History of Joppatowne, Not Joppa
This is the first in a series of three or four articles on the history of Joppatowne – note I said Joppatowne and not Joppa. The history of the colonial town of Joppa is one that has been discussed at great lengths already and is to me frankly not that interesting. It’s important and one […]
Baker: Drag Events Canceled after Threats from Harford County Liquor Board Inspector
From Sara Baker: Several restaurants have had to cancel their nearly sold-out drag events after visits from Harford County Liquor Board Inspector William Colburn. Mr. Colburn informed the restaurants that while it is illegal to ban the events outright, if they choose not to cancel he will visit them every day and eventually find a […]
County Executive Glassman: “The State of Harford County is Strong and Our Amazing Turnaround Story Continues”
From Harford County government: County Executive Barry Glassman today delivered his State of the County Address, citing Harford County’s fiscal turnaround as the foundation for future investments to strengthen families and communities. Entitled, “Building on Our Success,” the county executive’s fifth annual speech to the County Council announced a first-time homebuyers’ assistance program for public […]
Dr. Sean Bulson Named Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County (Board) today appointed Sean Bulson, Ed.D. to a four-year term as Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) during its business meeting. Following a rigorous screening and selection process designed by the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE), as well as review […]
Evidence of a Mountain Lion in Fallston, Maryland?
From Susquehannock Wildlife Society: On May 31, 2018 an interesting video of an animal walking across a field was captured in the Fallston area of Harford County, Maryland during a foggy morning by Dan Jones. A debate ensued over whether the animal was a rare and incredible sighting of a cougar (either an extinct eastern […]
